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Christina Orbakajte

Christina Edmundovna Orbakajte (born May 25, 1971 , Moscow) – Soviet and Russian singer, actress , Honored Artist of Russia ( 2013 ) . On account Orbakajte two dozen works in television and feature films, and the repertoire includes more than 150 songs.

Orbakajte was born May 25, 1971 in Moscow in a family of young singer Alla Pugacheva and artist of the original genre Mykolas Edmundas Orbakasa (originally from Lithuania Sventoji village on the Baltic Sea , in this village passed preschool childhood Christina Orbakaite . Mikalasa Orbakasa son from his second marriage – Fabian Orbakas – Orbakajte half-brother ) .

Because of the tight tour schedule Alla and Mikolosa little Christina lived then parents Pope in Lithuania , the parents mother in Moscow. After the divorce and Orbakasa Pugacheva , Christina continued to live with her grandparents in Moscow, Ryazan Avenue . There also began to learn in high school and music school (1978). By this time, and the first performance of Christina on TV. It happened in the program ” Merry Notes “, where she sang the song “Sun Laughs” ( music by Eduard Hanka ) .

At the age of eleven (1982) argue for its role in the movie Lena Bessoltsevoy Rolan Bykov on the play Vladimir Zheleznikova ” Scarecrow .” Filming took place from September 1982 to March 1983 , and premiered January 9, 1984 in Moscow House of Cinema .

During the premiere of the film in the United States work Orbakajte sparked rave reviews of American film critics. Newspaper «Los Angeles Times» , in his review even compared Orbakajte Meryl Streep .

Washington Post compared the young actress with an angel («Orbakaite has seraphic quality», Washington Post, November 18, 1987 ), and the San Francisco Chronicle described her work as ” an unforgettable » («Orbakaite gives haunting performance», San Francisco Chronicle, September 18 1987 ) .

In addition to his film work , Orbakajte continues to take its first steps on the stage. In 1983, she was in a duet with her mother sings the song ” You know, there will still be .” And in the 85th – in the ” Morning Post ” performs ” Let Them Talk ” ( music and lyrics by Igor Nikolayev ) , which is then released on the first plate in her life . In addition, since 1984, Christina began to work in a group of ballet ensemble Alla Pugacheva ” Recital” .

1986-1995 years
October 7, 1986 Christina meets with Vladimir Presnyakov Jr. , which after a while begins to meet , and later – to live a civil marriage. May 21, 1991 gave birth to a son, Nikita .

Continuing to work as a dancer in the ballet ” Recital” , Christina did not forget about the movie career. She acted in films: ” Viva Midshipmen ! ” ( 1990), ” Midshipmen -III» ( 1992), ” Charity Ball ” (1993) and ” Limit ” (1994) . In December 1992, Orbakajte again declares himself as a singer . In “Christmas meetings ” Alla Pugacheva she performs the song ” Let’s Talk” (music and lyrics by Igor Nikolaev ) . Christina believes these ” Date ” and this song – the beginning of his professional career .

The song ” Let’s Talk” becomes a hit . She is constantly on the radio and TV. Encouraged by the success , Christina writes a few songs , including ” Call Me “, ” All they need – it’s only love”, ” Bitter hangover ” and others , takes a few clips and 1994 releases debut album “Fidelity” .

Combining dance, shooting a movie and recording songs Orbakajte decides to learn another art form – the theater . In July 1995, she plays on the small stage of the Moscow Art Theater play ” Monday after the miracle ” based on William Gibson. Subsequently, for the role of Helen Keller in this performance she gets Russian Ministry of Culture Prize for Best Actress . In July 1995, Christine arrives at the Acting Department of the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (course Vladimir Andreev ) .

, 1996-2000
After the release of “Fidelity” about Christina speak primarily as a singer . Her musical career really going up the hill , and the name begins to appear more often in prestigious country charts . So in the ” sound track ” “Moskovsky Komsomolets” in January 1996 it took 6 th place in the category ” Best Female Singer 1995 ” ( on the ground – Alla Pugacheva ) . Despite the fact that the singer is already working recitals , beginning in 1996 , it is sent to the family tour ( Pugacheva , Kirkorov – Orbakajte – Presnyakov ) in America under the name ” Star summer .” As part of this tour is the first time playing in New York ” Carnegie Hall .” In June 1996, taking part in the election campaign “Vote or Lose ” in support of Boris Yeltsin , and fall releases second album “Zero hours zero minutes .” Simultaneously with the release of videos appear on the song “Tango ” and ” Verbochki ” and videoduet Paul Dementjev “Pain .”

In 1997, Major changes in the personal life of the singer . She parted ways with Vladimir Presnyakov Jr. and starts dating a businessman Ruslan Baysarov . May 10, 1998 Ruslan and Christina born son Denis.

In March 1998 they released their third album – “Thou.” It consists of 12 new songs , five of which (” Musician”, “Forever “, ” Spotted Dog “, ” currant “, ” The Birds” ) have been proposed by Alla Pugacheva , of compositions written especially for her. Album titled song “You” , which was previously performed Pugachev titled ” You have in the world .”

14 and April 15, 1999 Christina gives his first solo concert in Moscow. They take place in the concert hall ” Russia ” called ” the woman who …” and timed to the anniversary of Alla Pugacheva . Later goes live- titled album, which will include an audio version of the concerts .

In May 2000, in Monte Carlo actress is being awarded «The World Music Awards» as the most sold- Russian singer . In September 2000 released his fourth album – “May” .

, 2001-2005
During this period, Christina releases 5th , 6th and 7th albums : “Believe in miracles “, ” migratory bird ” and «My life». Artist has toured extensively throughout Russia , the CIS countries , America, Israel and Germany. 17 and 18 March 2001 gave two recitals in Moscow, in the concert hall “Russia”. The producer of her new program – ” This is my world ” – acts Alla Pugacheva . The concert will be broadcast repeatedly on TV , and later released on DVD. In November 2001, Christine returned to the theater stage . Her new work becomes play ” Danae ” at the Moscow Variety Theater .

Do not forget about the movie and she , in the movie ” Woman’s Happiness ” (2001) , the musical ” The Snow Queen” (2002 ) TV series “Moscow Saga ” (2002) and ” Like Kind Exchange ” (2004) .

In February 2002, gets a Lithuanian passport . In the same year Orbakajte again ranked as the singer to sell Russia . For this achievement, the second time she received the award «The World Music Awards».

The 2002-2003 – years of close creative collaboration with singer Avraam Russo . Artists will record the song ” Love is no more ” and ” Just love you ” for which receive “Golden Gramophone” , will create a joint concert program , which will perform in several cities, including Moscow , the Kremlin Palace . Followed by a collapse of the creative duo .

Disintegrate and personal life of the singer. She parted with civil Ruslan Baysarov spouse , with whom he lived for about 5 years . January 17, 2004 in Miami Christina acquainted with Russian businessman Mikhail Zemtsov origin . Couple starts dating, and March 9, 2005 in Miami officially legalize their relationship.

In 2005 Orbakajte gets “Muz -TV” in the nomination ” Best performer of the year .” A year later, she won second prize in the same category .

2006-2010,
In 2006, together with Orbakajte Gosha Kutsenko comedy shot in Alexandra Strizhenova ” Love-carrot .” This picture is a great success in the Russian box , it will look more than 2 million viewers , and the total fees exceed the 11.5 million dollars [14]. Following the success of the picture, in 2008 released the second part (3 million viewers , charges – 16.9 million dollars) , and in 2010 began to shoot third . In addition to ” Love-carrot “, Christina also play the role of the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna in the film “Conspiracy” (2007), dedicated to the murder of Rasputin .

In the summer of 2008 comes the eighth album by singer – ” Do you hear – it’s me .” It will include the hits of recent years , including the song ” Sun”, ” match ” and a duet with Alla Pugacheva – ” Another snowstorm “, recorded for the film “Irony of Fate . Continued ” .

In August 2009 begins the conflict between Orbakajte and Ruslan Baysarov for sharing son Denis. After several months of litigation , litigation and participate in the proceedings of Christina in the State Duma , devoted to family law , the parties sign a settlement agreement, and the conflict will be settled .

2011 – present
In March 2011 , the premiere of the final part of the trilogy ” Love – Carrot 3″ . Besides Orbakajte and Gosha Kutsenko starring alongside Leah Akhedzhakova Vladimir Menchov , Alexei Guskov and Vyacheslav Manucharov . The film will look at 1.5 million viewers and paintings fees exceed $ 8.5 million .

25 and 26 May 2011 on Channel comes a special edition of the ” Let Them Talk “, dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the singer and the upcoming concert in the Kremlin. The concert took place on the birthday of Alla Pugacheva – 15 April . Christina introduced a new program “Kiss encore” , and along with the same name – 9th studio album . After a concert in Moscow , Christine goes to the big tour around Russia and the CIS.

March 30, 2012 Christine and Michael Zemtsova born daughter. Girl called Claudia in honor of two women : singer Claudia Shulzhenko native and aunt and godmother of Alla Pugacheva – Claudia Mikhailovna Pugacheva.

In February 2013 Orbakajte presents his new video “Masks” (directed by Irina Mironova ), then goes on tour in Russia , the Baltic countries and the United States . April 26, 2013 Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Christine Orbakajte title “Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.” At the end of the year comes the 10th studio album – “Masks” .

Long before assigning Christine Orbakajte title of Honored Artist of Russia in the media was a common misconception that it has this title. In an interview with «Glamour» in 2007 Orbakajte explained that it is not. Honorary title of Honored Artist of the Russian singer was awarded April 26, 2013.

2013 – honorary title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation for his merits in the field of art ( Russian Presidential Decree number 423 of 26 April 2013).

Public honors and awards
1996 – winner of the ” Golden Gramophone” for the song “If the rain on the glass ”
1997 – winner of the ” Golden Gramophone” for the song “Play , piano ”
1998 – winner of the ” Golden Gramophone” for the song “You”
1999 – winner of the ” Golden Gramophone” for the song ” homeless soul ”
2000 – winner of the ” Golden Gramophone” for the song “May”
2000 – winner of the international award in the field of popular music The World Music Awards. The prize was awarded to Christina Orbakajte as most sell Russian singer
2001 – winner of the ” Golden Gramophone” for the song “My World”
2001 – winner of the ” Ovation ” in the ” Soloist of the Year”
2002 – winner of the ” Golden Gramophone” in a duet with Abraham Russo for the song ” Love is no more ”
2002 – winner of the international award in the field of popular music The World Music Awards. The prize was awarded to Christina Orbakajte as most sell Russian singer
2003 – winner of the ” Golden Gramophone” in a duet with Abraham Russo for the song ” Just love you ”
2004 – winner of the ” Golden Gramophone” for the song ” migratory bird ”
2005 – winner of “Muz -TV” in the nomination ” Best performer of the year”
2005 – winner of the ” Golden Gramophone” for the song ” You’re crazy ”
2005 – winner of the ” Olympia ” of the Russian Academy of Business and Entrepreneurship
2006 – winner of “Muz -TV” in the nomination ” Best performer of the year”
2006 – winner of the ” Diamond Stud ” ( first ceremony ) in the category ” Blonde with a chorus ” ( special award , established ” Novinsky Passage ” for the most important of our time blondes )
2007 – winner of the ” Diamond Stud ” ( second ceremony ) in the category ” Blonde rent ” ( special award , established ” Novinsky Passage ” for the most important of our time blondes )
2009 – winner of the annual award in the field of popular music ” Soundtrack ” in the ” Person of the Year ”
2012 – winner of the ” Golden Gramophone” in a duet with the band “Disco Crash” for the song ” Weather Forecast ”
2012 – Winner of the ” Moose TV” in the nomination ” Best Duo of the Year ” with the band “Disco Crash” , the song ” Weather Forecast ”
2012 – winner of the annual music awards ” 20 best songs of the year ” according to the consolidated national music chart “Red Star” and Channel for the song ” Weather ” ( 16th place in the charts in 2012 ) as a duet with the group “Disco Crash”
2013 – winner of the first award ceremony «Top Hit Awards» on the basis of chart portal «Top Hit» for the year 2012 in the nomination “The most popular duo ” – Orbakajte group and “Disco Crash” – for his song ” The weather .” First Award Ceremony «Top Hit Awards» held April 25, 2013 at ” The Artist” in Moscow to celebrate the decade of music service «Top Hit». The prize is awarded for outstanding achievements in electronic media and show business.